Germany’s Rheinmetall to supply Skyranger 35 anti-air systems on Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine in EU-funded deal
The short-range air defense turrets will be financed by an EU country using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
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Swiss clear Leopard 1 tank sale to Germany, unless reexported to Ukraine
It's unclear if Berlin even needs them under this condition.
Gepard flak tank praised as most reliable German weapon in Ukraine
A leaked internal Bundeswehr report reveals that Ukrainian forces find many German weapons unreliable in combat, with the outdated Gepard surprisingly outperforming newer systems.
Forbes: Ukrainian Leopard 1A5 tank survives 8 Russian drone strikes, shows armor upgrades work
Ukrainian engineers have transformed 1980s-era Leopard tanks with explosive reactive armor and anti-drone netting, addressing critical vulnerabilities in modern combat.
Ukraine to receive 77 Leopard 1 tanks and 12 PzH2000 howitzers, German Defense Minister Pistorius says
Germany will send 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers, and with European partners, deliver 77 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Pistorius said at Ramstein. Six howitzers are scheduled for delivery this year, with the remaining six in 2025.
Germany and Denmark hand over 8 more Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine
In a joint effort with Denmark, Germany is set to deliver 8 more Leopard 1 A5 tanks to bolster Ukraine's armored forces.
39 tanks, HIMARS and ammunition: Germany covertly hands over huge shipment of weapons to Ukraine
Germany is covertly stepping up arms aid for Ukraine. This is demonstrated by a huge military package including tanks and HIMARS rocket launchers, which was delivered to Ukraine at the end of June beginning of July.
Media: Germany sends ammunition for Leopard 1 tank, reconnaissance drones to Ukraine
Germany has updated the list of military aid provided to Kyiv for the second time in a month.…
Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with 25 Leopard 1 tanks in 2024
Rheinmetall awarded contract to supply Ukraine with 32 Leopard 1 systems, including 25 main battle tanks, recovery vehicles, and training tanks, plus support services, with delivery in 2024.
Germany provides Ukraine with tanks, APCs, radars, and winter kit
Germany provides Ukraine a new military aid package, including armored vehicles, drones, tanks, and essential supplies such as winter clothing sets.
Denmark admits some Leopard 1s it donated to Ukraine have serious faults
Ukraine previously declined ten tanks from Germany due to their extensive need for repairs. Now Denmark has sent tanks of the same type. However, 12 out of 20 were out of order, Denmark's Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen recognized.
The first ten Leopard 1 tanks from the promised batch of 100 arrived in Ukraine
The first ten Leopard 1 tanks supplied by Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands have arrived in Ukraine, Denmark's armed forces said on 8 September 2023.
Germany sends more Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine
Berlin has sent TRML-4D air defense radars and more Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine, the German government says.…
Almost 100 Leopard 1s stored in the open in Italy as Switzerland blocked their transfer to Ukraine
A Swiss public broadcaster published the first photos of about 100 Swiss-owned tanks that were to be sold to Germany for the transfer to Ukraine, but Switzerland's government rejected the sale.
Handelsblatt: Rheinmetall will upgrade 30 Danish Leopard tanks for Ukraine
The German Rheinmetall arms manufacturer has acquired 50 Leopard 1 tanks from the Belgian company OIP Land Systems.…
Ukraine to receive dozens of Leopard 1A5 tanks – Defense Express
Ukraine will receive the first batch of dozens of Leopard 1A5 tanks in the coming weeks, Minister of…
Switzerland rejects sale of 96 Leopard 1 A5 tanks for use in Ukraine
Switzerland's Federal Council rejected an application by Ruag AG to sell 96 Leopard 1 A5 main battle tanks…
Switzerland’s RUAG wants to sell 96 Leopard 1 tanks to Germany for re-export to Ukraine
Switzerland's state-owned arms manufacturer RUAG wants to sell 96 old Leopard 1 tanks to Germany for later use…
Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany announces 110 Leopard 1 tanks “soon” in Ukraine
On 24 May, Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksiy Makeiev posted a short tweet announcing the transfer of 110…
Denmark to start sending Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks before summer – minister
Ukraine will start receiving Denmark's Leopard 1 tanks before summer, up to 100 can be sent in total,…